2013 Loggers Jamboree Main Street Parade

Spectators gathered in the shade

North Fork Fire Truck ~ Up Close!

From Tree to You! The 2013 Jamboree theme

Military Color Guard approaches

Color Guard Displays the Flag

Green Fire Truck ~ Engine 51

Big and Shiny Log Carrier

Heavy Load of Logs!

Sierra Mono Museum Float

Grand Marshall Float

Horses are part of the small town Parade Experience

Smokey the Bear and the US Forest Service Float

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Loggers Jamboree July 6th-7th

Saturday, July 6th
Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: (559) 877-2237, 676-7766

Pro-Am Contest, 10am, $5 admission, Recreation Center
Horseshoe Pitching Contest, 12 noon, (559) 274-1705
Grand Parade down North Fork’s Main St, 5pm, Info: (559) 877-7141
BBQ at Town Hall, 6pm
Woodchoppers Ball & Queen Coronation, Recreation Ctr, 8:30pm, $10/person, $15/couple


Sunday, July 7th
Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: (559) 877-2237, 676-7766

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, NF Town Hall, 7-9:30am
Jamboree Main Logging Events, Recreation Ctr, 12 noon, Gates open 10am, $5 adult admission at gate, under 12 FREE



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New McKee Grandchild Born Today!

Bob McKee (owner of North Fork Hardware) was made a grandpa for the second time as of today, June 2nd! His new grandson, Kaden Linkhart McKee, was born to son Scott & daughter-in-law Miira at 6.6lbs. He arrived a little earlier than planned, but is a healthy boy with strong lungs and good appetite! 

Congratulations to the whole McKee family for this wonderful blessing.


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Riverdance Pick & Gather Festival

 

June 1 & 2 ~ Riverdance Farms, Livingston, CA

12230 Livingston Cressey Rd
Livingston, CA 95334

Organic Blueberries & Cherries! U-pick!

Music:

Live bluegrass, folk acoustic blues, Americana and classical music, as well as Native American dancers, drummers and storytellers. 

Admission:
$10 for adults and $4 for kids and students 3-20 and seniors 65+.  

Overnight camping is $15.

Info: (209) 761-0081

www.riverdancefarms.com

 

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YLP Town Hall Meeting ~ May 30th

Supervisor Tom Wheeler’s next Town Hall Meeting will be in Yosemite Lakes Park on Thursday, May 30^th from 6-8 p.m. at the YLP Clubhouse, 30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway.

Discussion topics include:

Update by Madera County Fire Department on recent area fires

Update on Yosemite Springs Parkway bridge project

Update on the County Budget

General discussion on District 5 and County-wide issues

Maria Miranda

Legislative Assistant, District 5

Supervisor Tom Wheeler's Office

200 W. Fourth St.

Madera, CA 93637

559.662.6050 office

559.673.3302 fax

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Hazard Waste Drop Off ~ June 15th

Yosemite High School
50200 Road 427 • Oakhurst, Ca 93644 

for more information call: 
(559) 675-7817


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Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee

Fresh, Juicy Apricots

June 22 ~ Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee

4-8:30pm, Mokichi Okada Association Oasis Garden

5790 Indianola Av in Clovis

Adults $5, Kids under 12 FREE

Info: (559) 877-5800 & (559) 324-0465  

www.fruitjubilee.org

Taste sixty varieties of peaches, plums, pluots, nectarines, and apricots from a dozen local certified farms.  Enjoy artisanal foods, farm tours, workshops, music, and a kids' craft corner.

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